Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Lebanon, Ohio, registered in 1972, with $170,107 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
29 E Mulberry St, Lebanon, OH, 45036 EIN 31-0352355 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$170K
▲ 56.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$154K
Net assets
$224K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 17 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65K (FY2014) to $170K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $24KNet assets $224K
Operating margin
9.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$248K
Total liabilities
$24K
Net assets
$224K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,107▲56.4% | $154,048▲76.6% | $224,204▲10.9% | $248,179▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $108,782▲13.8% | $87,228▲7.7% | $202,151▲11.9% | $237,000▲20.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $95,620▲71.0% | $80,960▲31.5% | $180,597▲8.8% | $197,497▲9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $55,912▼50.8% | $61,588▼39.2% | $165,937▼3.3% | $179,877▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $113,663▲20.1% | $101,360▲22.3% | $171,613▲7.7% | $185,553▲16.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $94,652▲17.4% | $82,883▲21.6% | $159,310▲8.0% | $159,310▲8.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $80,626▲40.4% | $68,186▲12.1% | $147,541▲9.2% | $147,541▲8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $57,431▼4.5% | $60,831▲5.6% | $135,101▼2.5% | $135,552▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $60,123▼7.3% | $57,620▼7.3% | $138,501▲1.8% | $138,952▲1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $64,829 | $62,135 | $136,001 | $136,452 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0352355, based in Lebanon, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0352355.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $170,107 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 31-0352355) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.